Best Cybersecurity Schools Near Scottsbluff, NE (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has 1 accredited school offering cybersecurity programs. Scottsbluff has a population of about 14,406. Median household income is $53,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Scottsbluff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Scottsbluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Scottsbluff city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Scottsbluff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

York University

York, NE 322.8 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,130
Avg net price $20,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 373.2 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,405
Avg net price $9,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE 397.8 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,909
Avg net price $13,441/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE 403.6 miles from Scottsbluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,289
Avg net price $17,550/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,903
Out‑of‑state$9,903
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska cybersecurity page.

Cybersecurity Wages Near Scottsbluff

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Information Security Analyst $92,550
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $84,700
Computer Network Architect $116,420
Computer Systems Analyst $91,810
Computer and Information Systems Manager $135,780
Computer Network Support Specialist $65,450
Computer User Support Specialist $60,830

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Scottsbluff at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,406 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,448 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Cybersecurity-related employment in Scotts Bluff County 95 workers, 10 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Scottsbluff, NE?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Scottsbluff. The closest is Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY (78.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Laramie County Community College (78.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying cybersecurity roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles in Nebraska are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,780), Computer Network Architect ($116,420), Information Security Analyst ($92,550). Wages for Scottsbluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Scottsbluff?

Cheyenne, WY is 77.1 miles from Scottsbluff and has its own set of local cybersecurity programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Scottsbluff an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Scottsbluff’s median household income of $53,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsbluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Scottsbluff

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Scottsbluff:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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